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A recently discovered compound in peppers may help counter the adverse effects of some diabetes medications.

Project examines the role of prebiotics in healthy gut microbiota.

Scientists use Louisiana-grown crops to create foods with health-promoting properties.

Studies suggest increasing vitamin K may help muscles, bones, memory, and more.

ARS research shows physical activity and diet may affect cell activity.

ARS-funded research delves into the critical connection between childhood obesity and bone health.

New scanner can monitor children’s fruit and vegetable intake.

Researchers find that temperament predicts weight gain.

Being overweight may predispose mothers to pass health challenges to their children.

Research found that the consumption of vitamins D and K can lower the risk of neurodegenerative disorders.

Researchers find eating vegetables improves emotional wellbeing.

ARS researchers are studying the relationships between psychological stress, diet, and health outcomes.

Research found that taste perception could influence diet quality.

ARS-funded research helped to empower military families with nutritional knowledge.

Researchers fine-tune taste buds and train discriminating palates.

Adding catfish bone powder to breading mix increases profits, nutrition, and sustainability

ARS-funded researchers are studying the role of nutrition in reducing health risks for preterm infants.

Breastfeeding can influence development of the infant immune system.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans can be adapted for vegetarians and vegans.

Healthy diets that are diverse and high in fiber can result in lower antimicrobial resistance.

Researchers are exploring how regular protein consumption can ward off disability in older adults.

ARS researchers investigate whether late evening eating leads to higher energy intake.

Research suggests a role between the gut microbiome and maintenance of muscle strength with advancing age.

ARS research examines the role of the gut microbiome on muscle strength in both mice and older adult humans

ARS research shows that eating nuts can change the microbiota that live inside our intestines.

ARS scientists studied the potential benefits of a yogurt fortified with heart healthy chickpea flour.

Popular sweetener stevia found to have no negative effect on human gut health.

ARS scientists are interested in how different foods and dietary patterns can improve health.

Manteca yellow bean is more digestible, provides more iron bioavailability and boils faster.

Popcorn is a popular snack and can be a healthy, whole grain choice for omnivores, vegetarians, and vegans.

Berries are among the many flavonoid-rich foods that may help slow the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.

ARS scientists found a way to make a valuable compound from bread waste.

This Earth Day, find inspiration to curb food loss and waste with tips that have stood the test of time. 

Using leftover ingredients in meals can add nutrition and prevent waste.

ARS scientists are looking to alternative grains as a key to making foods both healthy and tasty.

ARS is at the forefront of cutting-edge research to improve quality of life for people with peanut allergy.

Overnutrition during infancy could lead to future health problems, including type 2 diabetes.

ARS physiologist Elad Tako recently presented "Improving Food Security with Iron-Enriched Cereal Crops."

Farmers markets are an important link between local farms and communities.

Scientists have identified in fermented cucumbers, peptides known to have anti-hypertensive properties.

ARS study reveals vitamin E can be successfully added to frying oil and fried foods, like tortilla chips.

USDA researchers have developed a low-glycemic sweetener, a benefit for diabetics and crop farmers.

ARS research shows tree nuts provide fewer calories than shown on labels.